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Evaluation of
ground water quality of Mubi town in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Priscilla Alexander
Department of Chemistry, Adamawa State University, Mubi,
Adamawa State, Nigeria. E-mail:
priscillaalexander21@yahoo.com. Tel: +2348077727958.
Accepted 6 May 2008 |
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The ground water quality of Mubi Town in Mubi North
Local Government Area of Adamawa State was studied to
examine the suitability or otherwise of their use of the
groundwater for drinking and domestic purposes. Ten ground
water samples from boreholes and dug wells were randomly
collected each during raining seasons in the months of June,
July and August, 2007. The samples were analyzed with
reference to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards
and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Physico-chemical
parameters were studied and concentrations of heavy metals
were determined. Results of the analyses revealed that the
water samples were slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
(near neutral) (pH 6.30±0.01 to 7.52±0.05), and that the
water samples were good for drinking and domestic purposes.
Key words:
Ground water, quality, Mubi, boreholes, dug wells. |
